BoydTeam Blog

April 22, 2023

Should You Buy a House with Mice Infestations? [Both Past and Present]

 Mice are pesky little critters. They eat through the walls, burrow through ceilings, and leave droppings everywhere they go. Mice multiply rapidly, and seeing one mouse scurrying around likely means that there are more in the cracks waiting to sneak out for a bite to eat.

As a prospective …

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April 20, 2023

How to Find the Perfect Neighborhood in Myrtle Beach

View of A Myrtle Beach neighborhood

The choice of where you want to live is not a simple one, especially in areas like Myrtle Beach, where every neighborhood seems appealing. So, we’ve put together a guide on how to find the perfect neighborhood in Myrtle Beach for yourself or your family!

Prince Creek

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April 15, 2023

How to Calculate Property Taxes: Tax Rates & Millage

There are a lot of pieces of the home-buying puzzle. One of the most complex pieces is always financing. Figuring out the numbers and how much the house will cost you is one of the more stressful, intricate parts of the home-buying process, and one of the biggest question marks …

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April 8, 2023

FHA vs Conventional Mortgage Loans: Key Differences

If you are a homeowner, your mortgage is likely the biggest piece of your monthly spending. This means that as a prospective home buyer, it is absolutely crucial that you do your due diligence and pick the right mortgage for you. Monthly payments on your mortgage may be up to …

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April 1, 2023

Are Mortgage Interest Rates High Right Now? [Spring 2023]

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial commitments that you can make. As we say all the time, there are very few other things you will ever buy that cost more than a hundred thousand dollars! With all of the moving pieces, the home-buying process is very complex …

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March 28, 2023

How to Save for a Down Payment for Your First Home

hands holding a tiny house in a cartoonish style

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it can also be a daunting task. One of the biggest challenges is saving up for a down payment. A down payment is a lump sum of money you pay upfront when purchasing a home, typically a percentage of the …

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March 25, 2023

10 Important Questions to Ask a Home Inspector

We say it all the time; a house is one of the biggest purchases you will ever make. There are very few other things in the world that cost more than $100,000, and most people will never spend more money on something else than they do on their home.

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March 18, 2023

12 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a House

Buying a house is one of the biggest decisions that you can make. The amount of debt is immense, the financial commitment is usually decades-long, and the responsibility level is drastically higher than when renting. With that being said, buying can be extremely advantageous in a lot of situations. To …

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March 13, 2023

6 Ways to Maintain Your Beachfront Property's Curb Appeal

A beachfront property with good curb appeal


The quick access to the sea and relaxation on the sand make beachfront properties a desired commodity. There are numerous benefits to owning a beach house. However, one of the biggest negatives for most people is that it’s not always easy to maintain your beach paradise. Whether your …

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March 11, 2023

What Is a Mortgage Preapproval? Everything to Know.

Buying a house is one of the biggest commitments you will ever make. Between the time it takes to maintain the house and the financial promises you will make and need to keep, being a homeowner certainly comes with a lot of responsibilities. With all of this responsibility, it makes …

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